LukasMcNeal Posted February 13, 2008 Report Share Posted February 13, 2008 Is it cheaper to buy abroad e.g. webcyclery because i had a look at some of the complete bikes and when they are converted from dollars to pounds they are cheaper. but because they are in america will you have to pay a huge shipment charge?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anzo Posted February 13, 2008 Report Share Posted February 13, 2008 Is it cheaper to buy abroad e.g. webcyclery because i had a look at some of the complete bikes and when they are converted from dollars to pounds they are cheaper. but because they are in america will you have to pay a huge shipment charge??The savings won't be massive. You'll pay big shipment charges aswell as import tax; simply not worth the hassle. And you're brakes will be opposite!Buy from a UK retailer and keep them going. You might pay a wee bit more, but its worth the service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoze Posted February 13, 2008 Report Share Posted February 13, 2008 Is it cheaper to buy abroad e.g. webcyclery because i had a look at some of the complete bikes and when they are converted from dollars to pounds they are cheaper. but because they are in america will you have to pay a huge shipment charge??Unless it states that their shipment is free worldwide (like aspire) then yes, it'll rape you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anzo Posted February 13, 2008 Report Share Posted February 13, 2008 Unless it states that their shipment is free worldwide (like aspire) then yes, it'll rape you.Shipment for a hub is a bit different for shipment on a full bike. I'd be very impressed if it was free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukasMcNeal Posted February 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2008 The savings won't be massive. You'll pay big shipment charges aswell as import tax; simply not worth the hassle. And you're brakes will be opposite!Buy from a UK retailer and keep them going. You might pay a wee bit more, but its worth the service.thanks, but one thing i found out about the brakes is you can get them built opposite (uk standard way) on there for freeUnless it states that their shipment is free worldwide (like aspire) then yes, it'll rape you.ha ha sounds kinda wrong to be raped by postage! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadbury's cream egg Posted February 13, 2008 Report Share Posted February 13, 2008 good topic mate . ive bin thinking about this for a while . some of the European shops are selling zhi parts for next to nothing . i think its out of order to to get us brits to pay more than loads of other countries for things . keep it up you wil be validated in no time .leon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoze Posted February 13, 2008 Report Share Posted February 13, 2008 Shipment for a hub is a bit different for shipment on a full bike. I'd be very impressed if it was free.oh yeah it's too early for me.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukasMcNeal Posted February 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2008 good topic mate . ive bin thinking about this for a while . some of the European shops are selling zhi parts for next to nothing . i think its out of order to to get us brits to pay more than loads of other countries for things . keep it up you wil be validated in no time .leoncheers i had been thinking this ages too. the thing about zhi is you never really know ehere you getting your bits from Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Norman Posted February 13, 2008 Report Share Posted February 13, 2008 yes it is but postige is alot higher lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukasMcNeal Posted February 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2008 (edited) yes it is but postige is alot higher lol basicly where ever you buy something it all comes down to bloody p&p Edited February 13, 2008 by spookylukey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anzo Posted February 13, 2008 Report Share Posted February 13, 2008 (edited) basicly where ever you buy something it all comes down to bloody p&pNot bad within the UK though...£15 for a full bike, 1st class next day! Not bad at all if you ask me...and retailers DO NOT make a profit on P&P; although some do try it on. Even sellers on the Classfields occasionally.I was once quoted about £3-4 to post some pads... Edited February 13, 2008 by anzo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary.s Posted February 13, 2008 Report Share Posted February 13, 2008 I ordered my zoo python frame from Spain, i got it for 280 inc postage which is very reasonable.plus i received my frame before it had even been properly released in th UK:Dbut i guess they may rape you on postage on a fully bike.best bet mate get some quotes!Gary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Norman Posted February 13, 2008 Report Share Posted February 13, 2008 basicly where ever you buy something it all comes down to bloody p&ptrials-uk p&p is £7 for orders over 1kg and thats on bikes aswell so thats good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenLeacock™ Posted February 13, 2008 Report Share Posted February 13, 2008 I got something shipped to uk for £25? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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